AK-style 12ga - $250

[85MikeTPI]

JTS AK-T1 18" 12 Gauge Shotgun 3" Semi-Auto, Black - M12AK-T1​

https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts-ak-t1-18-12-gauge-shotgun-3-semi-auto-black-m12ak-t1.html

 

[Bountied]

I'm leery of the price tag. I have a VEPR 12 that is solid. Apparently they have been banned from import so they are sort of more valuable now.

 

[85MikeTPI]

I'm leery of the price tag. I have a VEPR 12 that is solid. Apparently they have been banned from import so they are sort of more valuable now.

JTS M12AK in 12 Gauge - AK Shotgun Style - MD legal?

I am quite certain it is, since I've seen it discussed and sold on this forum before but I want to double and triple check. I assume any FFL will be fine receiving it? https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts-ak-12-ga-18-semi-auto-shotgun-black-m12ak.html I mean for $300, it's tough to pass on...

www.mdshooters.com

 

[Seeker]

I am having a hard time determining whether this would be classified as a regulated firearm requiring HQL or if it's just considered a shotgun that is simple pick up. Does anyone have any info on that?

 

[mvee]

I am having a hard time determining whether this would be classified as a regulated firearm requiring HQL or if it's just considered a shotgun that is simple pick up. Does anyone have any info on that?

This one is “OK” to buy in Maryland. It is not a handgun so no HQL. It is not a banned firearm so it is cash and carry after a background check.

It’s a good thing there is no folding stock on it, those are the ones that are too dangerous for us to buy.

 

[Rondeezy]

I like what I see. I might get one.


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[slsc98]

I’m in!

$287 total delivered after $18 shipping and $19 tax …

 

[ironpony]

I can imagine it kicks like a mule!
A friend stopped by the farm wanting to shoot his new $200 shotgun that I cannot even remember the name of and it looked like a tacticool gofundme project. It is still out in the woods where we tried it out lol.

 

[slsc98]

I can imagine it kicks like a mule!

That was my assumption as well, until I read and watched some reviews …

…It is still out in the woods where we tried it out lol.

Similar anecdotes from others have always had me on the sidelines with regard to “AR / AK” style semiauto shotties; however; feedback from a 3-gunner buddy who assured me it is a solid internal design pushed me over the edge on this AK variant and I just shelved the idea until I saw em for this clearance price. Problem is he is off the grid elk hunting out West and I need / want to know which pattern mags it takes, now d*mmit!

 

[85MikeTPI]

ANYONE KNOW - fer 100% sure - WHAT / WHICH PATTERN MAGS THESE RUN, specifically?


I’m in!

$287 total delivered after $18 shipping and $19 tax …

The instructions that came with mine say the Saiga12 mags will fit. I haven't tested mine yet, next trip to camp in a few weeks.. I like picking up CS-Spec mags when I can and their steel Saiga12 specifically calls out that it won't work with the JTS, so YMMV.

Saiga 12 gauge 10 round steel magazine

Steel magazine for the saiga-12 shotgun, all metal construction.

stores.csspecs.com

PSA has the JTS 10-rnd mag

https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts-m12ak-12-ga-5-round-magazine-black-jakmag5.html

 

[slsc98]

@85MikeTPI - Thank YOU!!!!

I snagged the UPC off the PSA web page for them, punched it into a couple search engines and CONFIRMED my suspicion - these mags are either out - of - stock, backordered, low inventory or headed ^those^ ways across many (most?) vendors.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts-m12ak-12-ga-5-round-magazine-black-jakmag5.html

PSA was within a dollar each of the lowest I could find them (from St. Barb’s Bullets who so,d out of them last night) and so, Snagged enough from PSA to ensure my grandkids will have some …

Some of the best advice I’ve heard when it comes to removable mag fed shotguns is:

“Buy Deep In Mags at same time you buy the shotgun”

 

[TheWhiteBuffalo]

Ordered. Thanks!

 

[85MikeTPI]

@85MikeTPI - Thank YOU!!!!

I snagged the UPC off the PSA web page for them, punched it into a couple search engines and CONFIRMED my suspicion - these mags are either out - of - stock, backordered, low inventory or headed ^those^ ways across many (most?) vendors.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/jts-m12ak-12-ga-5-round-magazine-black-jakmag5.html

PSA was within a dollar each of the lowest I could find them (from St. Barb’s Bullets who so,d out of them last night) and so, Snagged enough from PSA to ensure my grandkids will have some …

Some of the best advice I’ve heard when it comes to removable mag fed shotguns is:

“Buy Deep In Mags at same time you buy the shotgun”

OK I was going to wait until I fired mine for the first time before buying anything, but you guilted me into at least getting some mags.. I want to eventually grab a simple breacher choke and look into an optic and maybe a better buttstock.

 

[King Chicken]

Can someone explain why these aren't super popular?
Isn't $250 too good a deal to not buy one :/
Talk me out of it.

 

[joppaj]

Can someone explain why these aren't super popular?
Isn't $250 too good a deal to not buy one :/
Talk me out of it.

I have better uses for $250. That's a couple hundred rounds of ammo in most calibers. I have absolutely no use at all for a gun of questionable reliability.

 

[89P13]

I got one last year and I love it. It’s so much fun. Get the 10 round banana clips too. Not expensive. She’s got some weight to her too so not much kick. You can adjust the gas for what loads you’re shooting too.

 

[King Chicken]

I have better uses for $250. That's a couple hundred rounds of ammo in most calibers. I have absolutely no use at all for a gun of questionable reliability.

Touche.

 

[joppaj]

Touche.

Don't get me wrong, there's a time when I'd have jumped at this like a fat kid at an unguarded cake. I don't get much shooting time anymore so I've really come to value quality over quantity.

 

[wilcam47]

I got 2 saigas years ago, thinking the same. And look at saiga prices now...

 

[Alphabrew]

Can someone explain why these aren't super popular?
Isn't $250 too good a deal to not buy one :/
Talk me out of it.

Looks pretty awesome. I already have a VEPR 12 I never shoot or I’d be in for one.